She was born Jan. 27, 1920, to Harvey B. and Emma Mesloh Henning. On Sept. 23, 1940, she married Wilfred B. Boecker, who died in December 2005.

Surviving are a son, Jack (Reenie), Dayton; a daughter, Susan B. (Jack, Sr.) Durnbaugh, Dayton; and two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Deceased are two sisters, Audrey Kemper and Louise Laut.

She gave private music lessons and served as organist at Zion United Church of Christ, New Bremen. She was a 1937 graduate and salutatorian at New Bremen High School. She attended Oberlin College Conservatory of Music.